Lacuna Coil
Italian rockers Lacuna Coil, return to the UK this summer following their stunning main stage appearance at Sonisphere, and will then follow up with a UK club tour this September and October, visiting many places the band haven’t been before. The tour includes an intimate show at the Borderline, London featuring an acoustic and special electric set.
“Survive Tour 2010″
26 September – Oxford O2 Academy
27 September – Liverpool 02 Academy
01 October - Stoke, The Sugarmill
09 October – London Borderline *ACOUSTIC + SPECIAL ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE
Black Mountain + The Black Angels
Black Mountain are being joined by The Black Angels at their biggest UK show to date in an evening that brings together the cream of North American ‘psych-rock’.
They take the stage at Shepherds Bush Empire on 7th October in celebration of their brand new albums (Black Mountain’s ‘Wilderness Heart’ and The Black Angels’ ‘Phosphene Dream’ both out on 13th September).
With each band three albums deep, the evening promises to be an explosive mix of their distinctive brands of dark, light, shade & haze.
Tek One
Tek One are Dubstep & Electro duo Howard and Felix, big breaks, big drumkit and big strobes. Mixed up are their own tunes, remixes and a couple of Dubstep anthem breaks in the most exciting underground band coming out of the UK today.
17th November 2010 – Islington O2 Academy – Tickets
18th November 2010 – Stealth Nottingham – Tickets
19th November 2010 -Roadhouse Manchester – Tickets
20th November 2010 – The Cockpit Leeds – Tickets
21st November 2010 – Stereo Glasgow – Tickets
22nd November 2010 – Tunnels Aberdeen – Tickets
24th November 2010 – Sheffield Forums - Free Entry
26th November 2010 – Southampton Unit -
27th November 2010 – Tunbridge Wells Forum – Tickets
Court Yard Hounds – debut London show
Court Yard Hounds is an American country music duo founded by sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, more familiar for their roles in the Dixie Chicks.
With their main band on hiatus since 2008, the sisters, anxious to record again, formed Court Yard Hounds featuring Robison for the first time as lead vocalist and they released their debut album in May this year.
This will be their debut UK show and is a unique chance to see them in the intimate and beautiful surroundings of Union Chapel in Islington.
Skunk Anansie with The Virgin Marys
Skunk Anansie return in November, hot off the back of 2009’s sell out reunion tour and a stellar performance at Sonisphere. This multi-award winning, crowd-pleasing live tour-de-force rocked some of the world’s biggest festivals in the 90’s, with hits such as Weak, Secretly, and Charlie Big Potato.
The Virgin Marys will support.
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17 November – Nottingham Rock City
UB40 ‘Signing Off’ Tour
UB40 are to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut album, ‘Signing Off’, by performing the whole album live during a tour of intimate venues across the UK throughout October and November 2010.
Taking its name from the unemployment form, ‘Signing Off’ was heralded as a landmark album when it was released in late August 1980. Considered by many as one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band, ‘Signing Off’ was well received amongst many music fans, including followers of punk and the 2 Tone movement, and struck a chord amongst a large proportion of the UK’s disaffected youth. Mixing reggae and dub, ‘Signing Off’ chronicled the times, and wider social and political issues, as well as the plight of communities throughout the country during the early Thatcher years.
‘Signing Off’ went on to attain Platinum status after spending 71 weeks in charts, peaking at #2. The album features hit singles ‘King’/‘Food For Thought’ and ‘I Think It’s Going to Rain Today’ (#4 & # 6 on the UK singles chart, respectively), along with other UB40 classics such as ‘Tyler’, ‘Madam Medusa’ and ‘Burden of Shame’.
The album artwork for ‘Signing Off’ also famously depicted a replica of the bright yellow unemployment card from which the Birmingham-based band took its name: Unemployment Benefit, Form 40.
Since the release of ‘Signing Off’, UB40 have become one of the most successful reggae groups of all time, with over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and sales of 80million records across the world.
UB40 saxophonist Brain Travers said, “2010 marks UB40’s 30th anniversary, three decades since we started this incredible journey. We had to ask ourselves “How can we celebrate? How can we say thanks to the fans for their unconditional support?” We decided to go back to where we started, downtown to the heart of the cities and the venues where we played our first gigs, then perform our first album ‘Signing Off’ in its entirety, something we have never done before. Of course, there will also be some surprises, but we’ll save them for the night.”
In addition to performing ‘Signing Off’ in it’s entirely, UB40 will perform a second set on the evening featuring some of the band’s most loved tracks. Tickets go on sale from Friday 16th July 2010.
To celebrate Signing Off’s 30th anniversary, EMI will release a special, remastered double-CD together with a bonus DVD
The UK dates are as follows:
THE ROYAL HORSE GALA AT THE O2 ARENA
The Royal Horse Gala is a spectacular presentation of magical, artfully choreographed dressage performances by Lipizzaner, Lusitano, Andalusian, Arab and Friesian stallions from five of the world’s outstanding classical riding schools, and will take place this September at the O2 Arena in London for one weekend only.
The O2 will present matinee performances at 2pm on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September and will host a gala night from 7pm on Saturday 11th September 2010.
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Saturday 11 September, 3pm Show
Saturday 11 September, 8pm Show
| Tickets | Ringside | Band A | Band B | Band C |
| Adult | £50 | £45 | £35 | £25 |
| Senior Citizens children (2-16) | £45 | £40 | £30 | £20 |
| Groups* | £48 | £43 | £33 | £23 |
Horse and theatre lovers alike will be thrilled by the spectacle of 36 impressive stallions- Lipizzaners from the Lipica Stud, Andalusians from the Spanish Riding school of Samuel Lopez Ortiz at Albecete, Lusitanoes from different Portugese Riding Schools, Friesians from the Royal Stud of the Netherlands as well as the highly trainable Arabs from the stud farm Ismer in Germany. The horses will be performing flamboyant displays of classical dressage and horsemanship, to the rhythmic sounds of flamenco music. All enhanced by spectacular theatrical lighting that will conjure up all the passion of Spain.
Elegance, harmony and power combine in a demonstration of the partnership and the special bond that exists between horse and rider.
Among the performances that the stallions and their immensely talented riders will present are:
- A breathtaking piaffe to music and Pas de Deux – horse ballet at its best
- Incredible circus acts; group performances such as the majestic Grand Quadrille
- The piece de resistance a complete Grand Prix performance on the long rein by Raphael Lopez, Master Horse Trainer of Caballos Espanoles
With Special Guest Jean-Marc Imbert
Jean-Marc Imbert from France, known as the famous horse whisperer, who trains horses bareback using only his own voice.
“Excellent timing, plus spectacular lighting and music created a theatrical setting for these horses, flamboyant displays; while the skills, precision and flair of the riders were most impressive!!!” – Horse and Hound magazine
“Sensational performance by the Lipizzaners” – Swiss Horse Journal “Kavallo”
“It is a stately equestrian spectacle and hugely entertaining!” – Dublin Evening Herald
“The audience was spontaneous with its appreciation as this brilliant show unfolded” -
Horse and Hound magazine
“The horses (Lusitanoes and Andalusians) delighted everyone” – German Horse Journal
“Pferde Spiegel” – Jean-Marc Imbert
Ozzfest
The legendary touring behemoth that is OZZFEST is set to hit the UK with a one-off date at London’s O2 arena on September 18th 2010. OZZY OSBOURNE will be accompanied on the main stage by KORN, MURDERDOLLS, STEEL PANTHER and SKINDRED. The Jagermeister stage will play host to Paradiselost, Black Spiders, Revoker, Jetblack.
After a day of music and mayhem, the truly dedicated are welcome to join the official aftershow celebrations. The METAL HAMMER OZZFEST MELTDOWN will take place at the Indigo2, from 10.30pm – 2am. DJS from METAL HAMMER will be blasting out hard rocking anthems to keep the post-fest party going, with KARAOKE for the budding performers amongst the crowd. What’s more, the party doesn’t have to end at the o2! There will be free Thames Clipper boats sailing to central London from the O2 after the party ends for all those who attend the aftershow with full bar. The boats will board between 1.45am and 2.15am and will call at London Bridge and Waterloo. and more loud rock being pumped out until they dock in central London
The 2010 package will be the first UK OZZFEST show in over five years, and is also the first time the O2 features a general admission format on the lower bowl; GA ticket holders will be able to choose between watching the show from seats, or the specially enlarged standing area. Top level tickets will also be available offering the usual seating.
Flying in from Bakerfield, USA, the multi-million selling, Grammy Award-winning KORN will be showcasing new material from their forthcoming new album, “Korn III – Remember Who You Are”, whose first single ‘Oildale (Remember Who You Are)’ is out today.
“We’re extremely excited to be playing Ozzfest in Europe” comments guitarist MUNKY. “Ozzy is an absolute legend, mentor, and dear friend of mine, so it’s always an honour to perform on the same bill as him. We can’t wait!”
OZZFEST will also offer the opportunity for UK fans to give MURDERDOLLS a hearty welcome back from the dead after a six year absence. JOEY JORDISON and WEDNESDAY 13 return with “Women and Children Last” at the end of August, and their set at OZZFEST will see the horror-rockers airing brand new material for the first time since their 2002 debut.
Welsh raga-punks and former KORN touring partners SKINDRED come armed with a truly unique blend of metal, punk, rap and reggae for their O2 arena debut. Charismatic frontman BENJI WEBBE expresses his delight at being part of the most well established touring package in the world of metal.
“Its been sometime since the OzzFest has reached these UK shores, Skindred are highly honoured and excited to be joining the legend that is Ozzy Osbourne and taking part in this monstrous event. The Metal public know this one’s gonna rock harder dan all da res…”
Wild Beasts in London
THE FELICE BROTHERS, WILD BEASTS, OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW and DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE to play new three day London event…
Taking place from the 15th – 17th September 2010 at the Troxy theatre, CAMPFIRE TRAILS is a new event brought to you by Kilimanjaro aiming to showcase the finest indie/rock and Americana artists in one of London’s most beautiful venues…
More names are being added to the line-up though the headliners are in place… THE FELICE BROTHERS will open the event with WILD BEASTS headlining the second night and OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW performing on the last night with DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE joining them as special guests. A limited number of three day passes are on sale along with individual day tickets.
Tickets
3 Day Pass Ticket
Wednesday 15th September – The Felice Brothers
Thursday 16th September – Wild Beasts
Friday 17th September – Old Crow Medicine Show & Dave Rawlings Machine
Marina and the Diamonds
Marina and the Diamonds, AKA Greek/Welsh 24 year old Marina Diamandis, is set to undertake her biggest tour yet in October 2010, playing a 14-date stint across the UK, including a date at London’s Roundhouse this Autumn. Her upcoming May tour is completely sold out so be sure to get your tickets soon.
Her single “I Am Not A Robot” was released last week and the Clock Opera remix for the single went to no. 1 on Hypemachine. On top of that, her debut album The Family Jewels has just gone gold and is available now through 679/Atlantic.
November 8th – London Roundhouse
November 12th – Cardiff Coal Exchange
November 14th – Bath Pavillion
November 15th – Brighton Corn Exchange
For more information on Marina and the Diamonds, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/marinaandthediamonds
http://www.marinaandthediamonds.com
